"Pezophaps" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Pezophaps is a genus of extinct birds that belonged to the family Columbidae, the pigeons and doves. There were two species within this genus: the Rodrigues solitaire (Pezophaps solitaria) and the Rodrigues cuckoo-doove (Pezophaps dubia). Both species were endemic to Rodrigues, an island in the Indian Ocean, and became extinct in the 18th century due to hunting and habitat destruction. The name "Pezophaps" comes from the Greek words "pezos", meaning "small", and "phaps", meaning "dove".
Pezophaps
Pezophaps is a genus of birds in the family Columbidae. Here are 5 usage examples:
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